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Dena Kaplan
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Kaplan at the 2012 AACTA Awards
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| Born | 20 January 1989 |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jared Daperis |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Gemma-Ashley Kaplan (sister) Ariel Kaplan (sister) |
Dena Amy Kaplan was born on January 20, 1989. She is an actress, singer, dancer, and DJ. Dena was born in South Africa but grew up in Australia. Many people know her best for playing Abigail Armstrong in the TV show Dance Academy.
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Early Life and Family
Dena Kaplan was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her family has a strong background in the arts. Both her mother and grandmother were ballet dancers. Her father was a musician, and her grandfather was an actor.
Dena comes from a Jewish family. She has two sisters, Gemma-Ashley Kaplan and Ariel Kaplan. Ariel also acted, playing Lisa Atwood #2 in The Saddle Club. In 1996, when Dena was seven years old, her family moved to Australia. Dena started dancing after watching her older sister Gemma take ballet lessons.
Dance Training and Early Career
Dena went to Mount Scopus Memorial College. She also trained at many dance schools. These included the Australian Ballet School and the Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
Dena first performed on stage in a musical called Carousel. She played Louise, a ballet dancer. Her next big stage role was as a dancer and singer in Disney's musical The Lion King.
Television and Film Roles
Dena's first TV role was in 2005. She appeared in the spy series Scooter: Secret Agent. In 2007, she was in an episode of the Australian police show City Homicide.
In 2009, Dena played Keli in an episode of Flight Of The Conchords. She also acted in the film In Her Skin. Later that year, she got a main role in the popular TV series Dance Academy. She played Abigail Armstrong, a talented ballet student. She also returned to City Homicide as a different character, Stephanie Wolfe.
In 2011, Dena was in a music video for Chris Sebastian's song "Flow". In 2013, she played Sarah Brennen in the TV series Camp.
Other Activities
Dena Kaplan cares about helping others. She is an ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation. This group helps dogs in need. She and her sisters are also ambassadors for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation. This foundation works to prevent cervical cancer.
Dena lives in Sydney, Australia. In December 2022, she shared that she was expecting a baby.
Music Career
Dena Kaplan has also released her own music as a DJ and singer. Here are some of her songs:
- Dena Amy - Wait For You // 2016
- Dena Amy ft. London Topaz - Your Eyes // 2017
- Dena Amy ft. Kyle Waston - Diamonds Elle Skies' // 2017
- Dena Amy - Jol // 2018
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Scooter: Secret Agent | Party Girl | Episode: "Operation: Double Oh" |
| 2007 | City Homicide | Deborah Statesman | Episode: "The Ripe Fruits in the Garden" |
| 2009 | In Her Skin | Pregnant Girl with Pram | |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords | Keli | Episode: "Unnatural Love" |
| 2010 | City Homicide | Stephanie Wolfe | Episode: "Atonement" |
| 2010–13 | Dance Academy | Abigail Armstrong | Main role |
| 2012 | Tricky Business | Minnesota Smith | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Mrs Biggs | Trish | Episode: "1.5" |
| 2013 | Camp | Sarah Brennen | Main role |
| 2014 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Amelia Yorke | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
| 2015 | Della Mortika | Beatrix Della Morte | Short film; in post-production |
| 2016 | Honey 3: Dare to Dance | Nadine | Direct to video |
| 2017 | Dance Academy: The Movie | Abigail Armstrong | Theatrical Film |
| 2021 | Long Story Short | Feature Film |
See also
In Spanish: Dena Kaplan para niños
